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Hollywood executives think Gen Z isn't watching TV because of TikTok. They're wrong. In this episode, we break down the "Crisis of Authenticity" and why this is actually the Golden Age for indie filmmakers.

Episode 23:
We read a piece in The Ankler by Whitney Friedlander that’s causing panic in boardrooms: "Gen Z Is Huge; Their TV Shows Are Tiny." The industry blames attention spans, but we call it the Crisis of Authenticity. We break down why the "Hollywood Formula"—polished, committee-approved content—is failing, while messy, specific, and "niche" shows are the only things cutting through.

We talk about the shows that deserved better (justice for Don't Trust the B!), why Seinfeld would get canceled in season one today, and the data proving Gen Z would rather watch Family Guy than a focus-grouped original. Plus, we look at the creators actually winning—like Donald Glover and Rachel Sennott—who are proving that creative risk is the new currency and building their own ecosystems is the only way to survive.

If you are a filmmaker, writer, or creator feeling discouraged by the industry—this episode is your proof that you don't need their permission anymore.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The Crisis: An analysis of why the "Hollywood Formula" is broken and why Gen Z is rejecting manufactured content.

The Insight: Why creative risk is the new currency and why "safe" bets are actually the most dangerous move studios can make.

The Solution: How indie creators are bypassing the system by building their own creative ecosystems (and why you should too).

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PROJECT UPDATE: We are currently organizing the table read for The Actress! Follow the journey as we move from script to production.

Chapters:
00:00 – The "Panic" in Hollywood
01:21 – Why Gen Z watches "Friends" but hates new sitcoms
06:22 – The Crisis of Authenticity (and "I Love LA")
11:16 – The Cancellation Problem: Why shows aren't given time to grow
14:50 – Are Executives using AI to test scripts?
17:27 – Building Your Own Ecosystem (Brain Juice Coffee)
19:01 – Deep Dive: How "Atlanta" broke every rule
23:23 – The Golden Age for Indie Filmmakers
28:07 – Living in Your Skin: The Rachel Sennott & Issa Rae model
30:20 – Conclusion: Take the Risk

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